Each month, a member of the Business Women’s Forum Steering Committee writes a guest article related to their experience and expertise as a woman in business. This month’s article was written by Jennifer Goodwin, Director of Marketing at the SLC Downtown Northwestern Mutual Office. In my company, we have a Women’s Field Association which [...]
Disclaimer from the author: I want to make sure I don’t come across as using the word addiction in a casual manner. Addiction is serious, very real and has caused turmoil in many lives. Does the following scenario sound familiar? You walk up to an acquaintance you haven’t seen for a while. “Hello!” they [...]
The need to take on more work, volunteering to do “extra credit homework” projects and being “busy” is often praised as a good thing and a status symbol. However, it isn’t always a good thing for our work and productivity, along with our overall health. According to research, “multitasking reduces productivity by as much [...]
What comes to mind when you hear the word “Disney?” For some, the word brings back childhood memories of watching animated movies and singing along to the catchy songs. A few may think about Walt, the trailblazing man behind it all. Others may look at it as an entertainment business behemoth with numerous properties and [...]
“I am not here to be pretty for you. I am just trying to survive.” Elizabeth McMillan, director of communications at the Utah Department of Transportation, recalled one of the most difficult times in her life – her husband had just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and work was busier than ever as she [...]
